BIOTECHNOLOGY - V. H. Herasymenko - 2006

Part II. Special Biotechnologies

Chapter 17. BIOTECHNOLOGY OF VITAMIN PRODUCTION

Review Questions

1. What Methods are used to produce Vitamins?

2. In which cases does microbiological synthesis of vitamins prevail over chemical synthesis?

3. What are the main approaches to solving Structure/149.html">The problem of vitamin production via microbiological synthesis?

4. What producers and nutrient media are used for carotenoid production?

5. How is vitamin D obtained?

6. What are the stages of ergosterol biotechnology in industrial settings?

7. What method is used to produce riboflavin (vitamin B2)?

8. What are the Specific features of the ascorbic acid production method?

9. What type of synthesis is used to obtain vitamin B12?

10. Which microorganisms are producers of vitamin B12, and What is the COMPOSITION OF THE nutrient medium for their cultivation?



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